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I Never Considered Playing For Germany Despite Being Born There – Otto Addo
20 Nov

I Never Considered Playing For Germany Despite Being Born There – Otto Addo

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Ghana head coach Otto Addo has firmly reaffirmed his commitment to the country following the Black Stars' failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Germany-born former Ghana international has come under heavy criticism after Ghana finished bottom of Group F and failed to qualify for the tournament for the first time in 21 years. Despite widespread calls for his resignation, Addo has insisted he has no intention of stepping down. "I don't even want to go home because when I go home, I will see them [his family] crying," Otto Addo said after Monday's 2-1…
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Why I Rejected Ghana For Germany – Jamie Leweling Reveals After Scoring On His Debut
18 Oct

Why I Rejected Ghana For Germany – Jamie Leweling Reveals After Scoring On His Debut

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German winger Jamie Leweling has disclosed the reason behind his decision to reject a call-up to the Black Stars and commit his international career to Germany. Leweling, who has a German mother and a Ghanaian father, was eligible to play for both countries but opted for the Europeans over the four-time African champions. On Monday, October 14, 2024, the VfB Stuttgart winger made his debut for Germany and got on the scoresheet. His goal proved vital as it helped Germany secure a 1-0 victory over the Netherlands in the UEFA Nations League. Speaking to the press after the game, Leweling…
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Germany Fans Banned From Buying Number 44 Kits Over Nazi Symbolism
02 Apr

Germany Fans Banned From Buying Number 44 Kits Over Nazi Symbolism

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Adidas has banned football fans from buying German football kits customised with the number 44, after media raised their resemblance to the symbol used by World War Two-era Nazi SS units. “We will block personalisation of the jerseys,” an Adidas spokesman said. SS units were the most responsible for the crimes against humanity committed by the Nazis. The newly released kit has also caused controversy with its choice of pink for the away colours. The symbolism issue was first raised by historian Michael König, who said the design of the kits was “very questionable”. The SS rune was designed in…
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Germany: Illegal Migration Rise Prompts Border Crackdown
07 Nov

Germany: Illegal Migration Rise Prompts Border Crackdown

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Armed police officers wave cars off the motorway going from Poland to Germany. They're searching for people-smugglers and their desperate cargo. This is the German government's latest bid to show it is getting a grip on rising levels of irregular migration. But, as we found in a rural border district, there's little sense of control. Altenberg is a small town in Saxony, right by the Czech Republic. Families race down a toboggan run that weaves through the forest and, when winter's here, there's even a small ski resort. The local mayor, Markus Wiesenberg, says that - in this area alone…
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Cesar Azpilicueta Responds To Claims Spain Tried To Eliminate Germany With Japan Loss
02 Dec

Cesar Azpilicueta Responds To Claims Spain Tried To Eliminate Germany With Japan Loss

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Cesar Azpilicueta is adamant that Spain didn't slack off in their defeat to Japan, insisting they gave their all to get a result. Spain looked set to comfortably finish top of their World Cup group when Alvaro Morata gave them the lead 11 minutes into their final group stage game. However, Japan turned things around at the start of the second half, getting two goals in three minutes to take the lead. La Roja weren't able to make a comeback themselves after that, meaning they finished second to Japan in the group and that Germany were knocked out. It has…
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Kai Havertz Delivers Brutal Assessment Of Germany’s ‘Horror Movie’ World Cup Exit
02 Dec

Kai Havertz Delivers Brutal Assessment Of Germany’s ‘Horror Movie’ World Cup Exit

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Kai Havertz has said Germany are 'not a tournament team anymore' after they were eliminated from the World Cup at the group stage for a second successive tournament. Despite beating Costa Rica 4-2 on Thursday evening, Die Nationalelf were knocked out after Japan produced an improbable win against Spain. Speaking post-match, Havertz - who came off the bench to score a late brace for Germany - discussed how he and his teammates found out about the result from the other match and just how it feels to have fallen well short of expectations once again. "When it happens this way,…
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World Cup 2022: Germany’s Jamal Musiala Again Shows His Potential As He Impresses Against Spain
28 Nov

World Cup 2022: Germany’s Jamal Musiala Again Shows His Potential As He Impresses Against Spain

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Priceless and peerless, Germany teenager Jamal Musiala now has the label of being "the next Lionel Messi". The 19-year-old played a key role in driving Hansi Flick's men to a crucial point on Sunday as they fought for their World Cup future in a tense 1-1 draw with Spain. And, while the performances of the four-time world champions in the tournament have been mixed to say the least, Musiala's individual displays have again emphasised what an exciting talent he is. The Bayern Munich attacking midfielder, who spent much of his childhood in England but opted to play for his country…
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Alvaro Morata Reacts To Spain’s Draw With Germany
28 Nov

Alvaro Morata Reacts To Spain’s Draw With Germany

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Alvaro Morata remained positive despite Spain falling to a late draw with Germany in Group E at the World Cup, insisting they faced an 'amazing team'. Morata came off the bench to fire Spain ahead after an hour in what looked like another dominant display, but they let Germany back in late in the game and Die Mannschaft punished them through substitutions of their own. Niclas Fullkrug fired in an equaliser after 83 minutes to ensure the game finished 1-1 and increase Germany's chances of making it to the knockout stages. Speaking to the BBC after the final whistle, Morata…
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Leroy Sane Ruled Out Of Germany’s World Cup Opener Against Japan
22 Nov

Leroy Sane Ruled Out Of Germany’s World Cup Opener Against Japan

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Germany have confirmed that Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sane will not feature in the World Cup opener against Japan on Wednesday. Sane missed training on Tuesday morning with a knee injury and the German national team have since confirmed that he will play no part in the Japan game as a result. The 26-year-old is normally a key part of Hansi Flick's lineup but the manager will now have to look elsewhere for firepower out wide. Sane is the only natural left winger in the squad but Bayern Munich teammate Jamal Musiala has plenty of experience there and may be…
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Bayern Munich Boss Flick Yet To Be Approached About Germany Job
22 Apr

Bayern Munich Boss Flick Yet To Be Approached About Germany Job

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The man currently calling the shots at the Allianz Arena will be leaving his post in the summer and could head into an international role Bayern Munich head coach Hansi Flick is yet to be approached about taking charge of the Germany national team, says Oliver Bierhoff, with the DFB prepared to be patient when it comes to appointing Joachim Low's successor. Die Mannschaft are bracing themselves for the departure of a World Cup-winning coach, with Low revealing that he will be vacating a position that he has filled for 15 years after this summer's European Championship. Flick is considered…
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